Integrating Montessori into STEAM in Early Childhood Education: A Systematic Review

Erica Pamela Köchig; Beatriz Lores Gómez; Mireia Usart Rodríguez

Integrating Montessori into STEAM in Early Childhood Education: A Systematic Review

Köchig, Erica Pamela ^[1] ; Lores-Gómez , Beatriz ^[2] ; Usart-Rodriguez, Mireia ^[1]
1. [1] Universitat Rovira i Virgili
  
  Universitat Rovira i Virgili
  
  Tarragona, España
2. [2] Universitat Jaume I
  
  Universitat Jaume I
  
  Castellón, España
Localización: EDU REVIEW: International Education and Learning Review / Revista Internacional de Educación y Aprendizaje, ISSN-e 2695-9917, Vol. 13, Nº. 2, 2025, págs. 1-21
Idioma: inglés
DOI: 10.62701/revedu.v13.5470
Títulos paralelos:
- Integración de Montessori en STEAM en Educación Infantil: Una revisión sistemática
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- español
  Esta revisión sistemática de la literatura analiza la implementación de la educación STEAM mediante el Método Montessori en niños de 3 a 6 años. Siguiendo los protocolos PRISMA, se analizaron 11 estudios (2006–2023) centrados en aspectos pedagógicos, currículo, actividades, formación docente y desarrollo infantil. Los resultados muestran una fuerte conexión entre la pedagogía Montessori y STEAM, con impactos positivos en el aprendizaje infantil y el desarrollo profesional docente. Futuros estudios deberían explorar cómo la formación Montessori puede mejorar las prácticas educativas, especialmente en proyectos de investigación-acción y en la integración de STEAM en la educación infantil.
- English
  This systematic literature review explores how STEAM education is implemented through the Montessori Method for children aged 3 to 6. Following PRISMA protocols, 11 studies (2006–2023) were analysed, focusing on pedagogy aspects, curriculum, activities, teacher training, and child development. The findings highlight strong connections between Montessori pedagogy and STEAM, revealing positive impacts on children's learning and teachers' professional growth. Future research should explore how Montessori-based training can enhance educational practices, especially regarding teachers’ action research and the integration of STEAM in early education.
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